Tokyo Weekender July 2016

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THIS MONTH’S HEAD TURNERS
8 AREA GUIDE: YURAKUCHO
This old-school neighborhood has a few
modern surprises up its sleeve.
14 STYLE
Ready for a summer romance? Get your
spark back with some flirtatious swimwear
18 BEAUTY
Shake up your make-up with a full kit of
organic, natural cosmetics.
20 TRENDS
We stop by Japan's Sake Competition to find
out which are the top tipples for 2017.
22 THE CONCIERGE
Editor's picks from our roundup of top restaurants,
salons, and services in the city.
in-depth
COFFEE-BREAK READS
26 BREAKING THE RULES OF KIMONO
A new book shows off the different personalities
of this very traditional garment.
30 THE LIFE AND LOVE OF JAPAN'S
NEW EMPEROR
As Emperor Akihito prepares to step down,
all eyes are turning towards his son.
32 THE MISUNDERSTOOD CROWS
OF TOKYO
Love or hate them, the city's gigantic crows
cannot be ignored. We look at their bond
with Japan, and what they can teach us.
34 WHAT IT'S REALLY LIKE INSIDE
"TERRACE HOUSE"
We chat with the stars to get the inside
scoop on this mundane yet addictive show.
36 BOYS FOR SALE
A new documentary brings to light a particular
kind of sex trade in Shinjuku Ni-chome.
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CULTURE ROUNDUP
40 ART & FICTION
Julian Lennon shows off his photography,
and a new spy novel wends its way into
North Korea.
42 AGENDA
An art aquarium, a dynamic percussion performance,
and a Showa-era beer garden.
44 TRAVEL
A new market brings Niigata to Tokyo.
46 PEOPLE, PARTIES, PLACES
Tokyo's longest-running society column.
JULY 2017